Deadlock · Character
Mr. Leyton
A mild, instrument-scrubbing office man whose warm room and borrowed mirror offer Miriam small comforts, and whose bookshelf hides a quiet insult to her sex.
supporting
Also known as Leyton
First appearance: i
As a supporting figure in Deadlock, Mr. Leyton is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Comments on Miriam's hat, calling it 'fast' and 'like a musical comedy,' showing a brotherly concern that surprises Miriam.
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- Other
Character groups
- Background and referenced figures
- Protagonist
- Miriam's social circle
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
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